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March 08, 2025

3 salamis, essendon

March 08, 2025/ Michelle Valastro
3 salamis, essendon

Yummy loaded paninis with cold cuts or cotoletta, twists on traditional tiramisu, hot espresso or cool Italian Coffee Crema…3 Salamis is such a yummy spot for a lunch in the sunshine or a quick bite to take away.

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March 08, 2025/ Michelle Valastro/
eats 8, panini, focaccia, italian, tiramisu, essendon, salami
February 15, 2025

sydney's cafe & convenience, mernda

February 15, 2025/ Mamma Michelle
sydney's cafe & convenience, mernda

So much more than just a store! Try their viral froyo’s and acai, or pick up some pantry essentials, snacks, or even a last minute gift or flowers.

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February 15, 2025/ Mamma Michelle/
hadfield, merri-bek council, pizza, italian, eats 8
February 10, 2025

pane e' pizza by north street bakery, hadfield

February 10, 2025/ Michelle Valastro
pane e' pizza by north street bakery, hadfield

Some of the best Italian food in the North, you’ll think you’re eating at Nonna’s place!

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February 10, 2025/ Michelle Valastro/
hadfield, merri-bek council, pizza, italian, eats 8
July 29, 2024

di beneditto, pascoe vale

July 29, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
di beneditto, pascoe vale

It’s the latest little cafe to hit Pascoe Vale.

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July 29, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
eats 7, takeaway, italian, breakfast, pascoe vale, sandwich
July 28, 2024

fornoria @ la manna direct supermarket, essendon fields

July 28, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
fornoria @ la manna direct supermarket, essendon fields

Fornoria is the latest food destination to hit La Manna Direct Supermarket in Essendon Fields.

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July 28, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
eats 7, lunch, takeaway, italian, fornoria
December 06, 2023

madonna electric, brunswick

December 06, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
madonna electric, brunswick

Picture this - Nonna's house vibes, Franco Cozzo furniture, and the mouth-watering smell of thin-crust pizza. Has Mamma got you yet?

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December 06, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
brunswick, Italian take away, breakfast, brunch, dinner, etas 6, italian, pizza, merri-bek council
October 21, 2023

johnny, vince and sam's ristorante, carlton

October 21, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
johnny, vince and sam's ristorante, carlton

Johnny, Vince, and Sam's Ristorante in Carlton is a one-of-a-kind restaurant that takes you back in time.

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October 21, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
carlton, eats 6, italian, city of yarra, pizza, dinner
June 21, 2023

tiamo, carlton

June 21, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
tiamo, carlton

It’s an Italian institution that EVERYBODY should know about.

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June 21, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
carlton, eats 5, italian, pizza, dinner, city of yarra
June 09, 2023

tavolata, preston

June 09, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
tavolata, preston

NEW Italian restaurant in Preston. Homemade pasta and woodfire pizza, Yum!

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June 09, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
preston, eats 5, city of darebin, italian, pizza, dinner
May 16, 2023

nonna's house, fitzroy north

May 16, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
nonna's house, fitzroy north

It’s just like Nonna’s place… hang on, this is Nonna’s House!

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May 16, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
fitzroy north, eats 5, italian, lunch, city of yarra
February 28, 2023

farro pizzeria, thornbury

February 28, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
farro pizzeria, thornbury

It’s like stepping into Nonna’s kitchen!

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February 28, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
eats in melbournes north, mamma knows north, melbourne's north, north restauraunt
preston, city of darebin, eats 4, italian, pizza, dinner
February 07, 2023

off the boat, reservoir

February 07, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
off the boat, reservoir

It's probably the smallest, cosiest pizza restraurant you'll find in the north but boy, it's delicious!

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February 07, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
eats in melbournes north, mamma knows north, melbourne's north, north restauraunt
reservoir, eats 4, italian, pizza, dinner, city of darebin
January 20, 2023

tonda italian, preston

January 20, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
tonda italian, preston

Tonda Italian in Preston is the pinnacle of family pizza restaraunts!

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January 20, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
preston, city of darebin, italian, pizza, eats 4, date night
January 20, 2023

ciao mamma, brunswick

January 20, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
ciao mamma, brunswick

Made for all sorts of eaters!

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January 20, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
eats in melbournes north, mamma knows north, melbourne's north, north restauraunt
brunswick, italian, eats 4, merri-bek council, dinner
June 30, 2022

brunetti's classico, carlton

June 30, 2022/ ROSIE MELFI
brunetti's classico, carlton

A north side coffee cult for families and they have a NEW menu!

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June 30, 2022/ ROSIE MELFI/
carlton, city of yarra, cafe, breakfast, dinner, italian
March 31, 2021

farm vigano, south morang

March 31, 2021/ Rebekah Beare
farm vigano, south morang

Farm Vigano is a hidden treasure and one of our favourite spots to celebrate!

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March 31, 2021/ Rebekah Beare/
eats 2, south morang, date night, italian, pizza
November 22, 2020

hi italy pizzeria, reservoir

November 22, 2020/ Rebekah Beare
hi italy pizzeria, reservoir

YUM this brand new pizzeria in Reservoir is the real deal!

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November 22, 2020/ Rebekah Beare/
etas 2, pizza, italian, reservoir, city of darebin
July 12, 2020

oliva social, preston

July 12, 2020/ Rebekah Beare
oliva social, preston

This place ain’t just about the food, it’s about family!

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July 12, 2020/ Rebekah Beare/
preston, city of darebin, italian, lunch, dinner, pizza, date night, eats 2
June 01, 2019

pasta al dente, tullamarine

June 01, 2019/ Mamma Sammi
pasta al dente, tullamarine

Belissima! This glorious Italian foodie mecca has been around since 2003 and is a well known icon to those in the know.

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June 01, 2019/ Mamma Sammi/
italian, tullamarine, hume council, lunch, eats 1
January 17, 2019

old school pizza, coburg

January 17, 2019/ ROSIE MELFI
old school pizza, coburg

This ain’t your regular restaurant!

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January 17, 2019/ ROSIE MELFI/
COBURG, merri-bek council, lunch, dinner, pizza, italian, eats 1
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Mamma Knows North explores Melbourne's North - it is an amazing place to live with a vibrant community and so many great cafe's, parks and adventures to be had.  Check out Mamma Knows Norths adventures and get inspired to EXPLORE!

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